The Project Controls Scheduler plays a key role in supporting the successful planning and execution of projects by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules. This junior-level position is responsible for independently managing schedules for mid-sized projects, performing basic schedule analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure schedule integrity and performance. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of CPM/GPM scheduling theory, be proficient in Primavera P6, and demonstrate the ability to communicate schedule insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Organizational Responsibilities- Develop and maintain summary- and detailed-level schedules in Primavera P6 with minimal supervision.
- Interpret contract documents and apply scheduling obligations and specifications to deliverables.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity in schedule logic, activity sequencing, durations, and constraints.
- Contribute to the development of resource-loaded or cost-loaded schedules when required.
- Support the development of work breakdown structures (WBS) and activity coding frameworks.
- Gather and input activity updates from project team members and field personnel.
- Identify and track critical path, near-critical path, and schedule deviations.
- Prepare schedule status reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and narratives for both internal and client audiences.
- Format and analyze schedule data for monthly reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder presentations.
- Monitor and report on progress against baselines and key project milestones.
- Prepare and maintain project baselines, updates, and schedule revisions.
- Assist in conducting what-if scenarios and delay/time impact analyses (TIA).
- Support the identification and documentation of scheduling risks, changes, and mitigation strategies.
- Observe trends, analyze float paths, and highlight potential issues affecting project delivery.
- Perform basic earned value tracking and schedule-driven cost/time forecasting.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and discipline leads to gather status and validate schedule inputs.
- Attend internal and client project meetings to provide schedule updates and capture planning changes.
- Continue developing knowledge of CPM/GPM theory, PMA scheduling standards, and best practices.
- Apply feedback from senior schedulers to improve modeling accuracy and reporting clarity.
- Learn and begin to apply earned value management (EVM) principles in schedule assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- 2+ years of scheduling or project controls experience.
- Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong understanding of CPM theory and schedule development fundamentals.
- Familiarity with project lifecycle phases and construction methodologies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a larger team effort.
- Experience with schedule analysis, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration.
$84,244 - $98,987 a year
The salary range for this position is $84,244 to $98,987.
A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.
Additional RequirementsPhysical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
